Springfields Outlet Shopping and Festival Gardens, Spalding

Description:

Springfields Outlet Shopping Centre boasts more than 55 stores, many offeing up to 75 percent discounts on High Street prices.

Major retailers such as Marks and Spencer and Gap are represented, as well as Klass, Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Denby, Christies, Autonomy, Gossard, The Works, Game, Paper Mill and Cost, selling everything from fashion to computer games, homeware to underwear.

If you need a nibble or fancy a drink, pop just outside the centre to the Gardener's Arms family-friendly pub or to the new Frankie and Benny's Italiam American diner.

Once you are rested, take a relaxing walk around Springfields Festival Gardens, which are a beautifully landscaped area, featuring Chelsea-style celebrity showcase gardens, including designs by Charlie Dimmock, Chris Beardshaw, Kim Wilde and Steven Woodhams, and a spectacular Japanese Garden by Sansui Design.

 

The Gardens were completely redeveloped in 2004, funded by Thornfield Properties Plc in conjunction with Springfields Horticultural Society, a charity dedicated to the improvement and growth of horticulture and floral design in the Spalding region.

 

They have welcomed some new additions, as innovative designer, Stephen Newby unveiled a collection of his spectacular stainless steel sculptures throughout the landscaped gardens.

The "blown" steel sculptures are largely based around a water theme, featuring a water pyramid fountain, pillow planters and a specially commissioned 15' "Kaleidoscope Wheel", situated in the canal.

Some of the latest additions to Springfields Outlet Shopping and Festivl Gardens include the impressive illuminated fountains and a new Travelodge Hotel.

The centre is also home to the Tourist Information Centre and Fenscape, an interactive centre telling the story of the fens.

 

Opening hours are: Mon to Fri 10am - 6pm
Weekends: Sat 9am - 6pm, Sun 11am - 5pm
Public Holidays: 10am - 6pm
Late night shopping: Thursdays until 8pm
Car parking is free after 6pm